Ferrofish Pulse16
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Ferrofish Pulse16

4.7

Best professional converter for expanding studio channel counts with high-fidelity audio.

This converter is the ultimate bridge for complex studio setups, offering massive I/O capacity without the noise of a cooling fan. You trade a bit of hands-on tactile complexity for a rock-solid, silent workflow that keeps your digital and analog gear perfectly in sync.

$1099.00

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Input Port Type 1/4 inch Jack, Optical S/PDIF
1/4 inch Jack
1/4 inch Jack, Optical S/PDIF
Optical S/PDIF
Output Port Type 1/4 inch Jack, Optical S/PDIF
1/4 inch Jack
1/4 inch Jack, Optical S/PDIF
Optical S/PDIF

Who it's for

  • Studio owners maximizing limited rack space
  • Engineers building complex, high-channel-count professional systems
  • Mixing and mastering professionals demanding transparent audio fidelity

Who should skip it

  • Users without an existing ADAT or MADI interface
  • Engineers preferring intuitive software-based routing controls
  • Rack builders seeking streamlined, internal power solutions

Performance breakdown

Conversion Fidelity

High-resolution 24-bit processing delivers pristine, transparent audio capture and playback.

Excellent

Connectivity Versatility

MADI and ADAT integration provide seamless routing for complex studio setups.

Excellent

Monitoring Clarity

Dual TFT displays offer precise, at-a-glance visual feedback for all channels.

Excellent

Operational Noise

Fanless architecture ensures silent performance in critical recording environments.

Excellent

Gain Precision

Step-based gain control allows for accurate, repeatable level matching across inputs.

Excellent

Rack Integration

Standard 1U form factor fits perfectly into any professional studio rack.

Excellent

Key Specs

Form Factor

External

Audio Channels Supported

16

Max Sample Rate

192.0 kHz

Max Bit Depth

24-bit

Input Port Type

1/4 inch Jack, Optical S/PDIF

Output Port Type

1/4 inch Jack, Optical S/PDIF

Phantom Power Support

False

Headphone Amplifier Included

True

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)

Not specified

Power Source

External Power Supply

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